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fumigation

[fyoo-mi-gey-shuhn] / ˌfyu mɪˈgeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
airing out
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Fumigation is one of the most common drywood termite control techniques.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2024

For a complete account of the methods of making and handling hydrocyanic acid gas, see Professor Johnson's book entitled "Fumigation Methods," published by Orange Judd Company, of New York.

From Tomato Culture: A Practical Treatise on the Tomato by Tracy, W. W. (William Warner)

Fumigation with tobacco or tar may cause the worm to release its hold if it can not be removed by other means.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

Fumigation with brimstone, or the fresh leaves of pennyroyal sewed in a bag, and laid in the bed, will also have the desired effect.

From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849

Fumigation in buildings is not so satisfactory, because it is difficult to confine the gases.

From House Rats and Mice Farmers' Bulletin 896 by Lantz, David E.




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